Changing The Oil - MTD P90 series Shop Manual

Changing the oil

Figure 1.5
Figure 1.6
The oil change interval is every 100 hrs.
NOTE: The first oil change should be preformed at 8
NOTE: The oil filter should be replaced when the oil is
To change the oil:
1.
2.
Oil drain
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
1/2" hose
9.
NOTE: Refer to the oil chart to determine the proper
10. Check the dip stick to verify that the oil is at the
hours.
changed.
Remove the cap from the oil drain. See Figure 1.5.
Remove the dipstick.
Slide a piece of 1/2" hose onto the drain.
See Figure 1.6.
Route the other end of the hose into an approved oil
drain pan.
Turn the oil drain a quarter turn counter-clockwise to
unlock it, then pull out 3/8" (9.5 mm) to open the
valve.
After all of the oil has been drained, close the oil drain
by pushing it in and turning it back a quarter turn.
Remove the drain hose.
Place the cap back on the oil drain.
Fill engine with 57 oz (1.7 L) of SAE 10W-30 oil with
a SM API rating or better.
weight of oil to use.
proper level before returning to service.
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